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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,953.43, 1,345,435.02 and 232,105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,953.43, 1,345,435.02 and 232,105.43 is: 348,159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,953.43 : 1,345,435.02 = 232,105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,953.43/1,345,435.02 = 232,105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,953.43x = 1,345,435.02 × 232,105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,953.43x = 312,282,773,854.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,282,773,854.16/896,953.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,159.41

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